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NEW Multicultural Children’s & YA Books August 2022

new multicultural children's & YA books August 2022

 
NEW Multicultural Children's & YA Books August 2022

 

The end of summer brings us some wonderful new multicultural children’s & YA books! Our favourites this month are Ours (Babies & Toddlers), Lola Out Loud (Preschool), Just Like Jesse Owens (Elementary School), Tumble (Middle School), and How You Grow Things (High School). Enjoy browsing!


NEW Multicultural Children’s & YA Books August 2022






Babies & Toddlers


Shady Baby Feels: A First Book of Emotions
by G. Union & D. Wade

Shady Baby is baking cupcakes, and she has some feelings about the process. From excitement to boredom, Shady Baby Feels: A First Book of Emotions introduces nine common emotions. Perfect for the youngest of readers, this book will inspire kids to discuss their multitude of feelings in a kid-friendly, accessible format. ~ African – Babies & Toddlers

Related: 21 Multicultural Children’s Books About Feelings


This Is Music: Drums
by Rekha S. Rajan

What do a set of bongos, a tambourine, and a cooking pot have in common? They are all drums! This Is Music: Drums is a first introduction to instruments in the drum family beginning with a simple explanation of what defines a drum. The littlest readers are then invited on a global exploration of a variety of percussive instruments and are encouraged to find drums of their own in the world around them. ~ Diverse – Babies & Toddlers

Related: 15 Multicultural Children’s Books Based On Famous Songs


Ours
by Ruth Forman

“I love mine / she loves hers / he loves his / I love theirs.” From the bestselling author of Curls, Glow, and Bloom comes a board book that joyfully celebrates skin tone self-love with a mirror for little ones. With rhyming text and expressive illustrations, Ours shows young readers how to see themselves and others with confidence and love. ~ Diverse – Babies & Toddlers

Related: 60+ Multicultural Children’s Books about Hair & Skin






Preschool


Let Your Light Shine
by Keb’ Mo’

From GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Keb’ Mo’ comes Let Your light Shine, a sweet picture that brings the inspirational lyrics from one of Keb’ Mo’s most inspiring songs to life. Featuring a young Keb’, this beautiful book encourages readers to keep shining through their darkest days and to show love wherever they go. ~ African – Preschool

Related: 15 Multicultural Children’s Books Based On Famous Songs


Abuelita and I Make Flan
by Adriana Hernández Bergstrom

Anita is making flan for Abuelo’s birthday, but when she accidentally breaks Abuelita’s treasured flan serving plate from Cuba, she struggles with what to do. Anita knows it’s right to tell the truth, but what if Abuelita gets upset? Worried that she has already ruined the day, Anita tries to be the best helper.  After cooking the flan, they need a serving dish! Anita comes up with a wonderful solution. Complete with a glossary of Spanish terms and a traditional recipe for flan, Abuelita and I Make Flan is a delicious celebration of food, culture, and family. ~ Hispanic – Preschool

Related: 40+ Multicultural Children’s Books about Grandparents


Barack Obama: A Little Golden Book Biography
by Frank Berrios

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about President Barack Obama! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers! This Little Golden Book about the 44th President of the United States and the country’s first Black president is an inspiring read-aloud for young girls and boys. ~ African – Preschool

Related: 15 Black History Biography Collections for Children


Lola Out Loud: Inspired by the Childhood of Activist Dolores Huerta
by Jennifer Torres

Her grandpa calls her “Lolita Siete Lenguas”—Little Lola, Seven Tongues, all fighting to be heard. Lola is trying not to make so much noise, but when she witnesses injustices in her own neighborhood, she knows she can’t keep quiet. Can Lola find a way to use her voice for change? ¡Sí, se puede! Inspired by the real-life civil rights activist and labor leader Dolores Huerta, Lola Out Loud is a warm and rollicking picture book that reminds us that sometimes one strong voice is just what we need. ~ Hispanic – Preschool

Related: 26 Multicultural Picture Books about Inspiring Women & Girls


Black Boy, Black Boy
by A. Kamanda & J. Redmond

“Dear boy, Black boy, I believe in you so. / Let’s start your story―ready, set, go.” From athlete and activist Colin Kaepernick to musician Sam Cooke, inventor Elijah McCoy and writer Chinua Achebe, there are so many inspirational men in Black history. With lyrical text, Black Boy, Black Boy encourages boys to imagine everything they can be and the great things they can do, drawing on the strength of people throughout history that paved the way for Black boys today. ~ African – Preschool

Related: 150 Children’s Books Celebrating Black Boys


Braver Than Brave
by Janet Sumner Johnson

Wanda desperately wants to be brave like her big brother Zane, but it’s not easy. When the Coaster of Doom opens at the local amusement park, Wanda is determined to show her brave. With all eyes on her, Wanda must find the confidence to be her own kind of Brave. Mixing humour with themes of self-awareness and responsible decision making, Braver Than Brave shows the importance of thinking for yourself, being confident in your own beliefs, and accepting differences in others. Everyone has their own kind of brave, and that’s totally okay.  ~ African – Preschool

Related: 18 Multicultural Children’s Books about Fear and Courage


A Planet Like Ours
by F. Murphy & C. Gordon

Our planet Earth is as individual and special as each one of us. It’s ability to sustain and nurture life is unique in our solar system–and beyond. Gorgeously illustrated A Planet Like Ours celebrates all the wonderful qualities of our Earth and teaches young children how to protect our planet for future generations. After all, “If not us, then who?” ~ Diverse – Preschool

Related: 40+ Multicultural Children’s Books for Earth Day


To Change a Planet
by C. Soontornvat & R. Jomepour Bell

“One person. / Small, quiet, insignificant. / But when one person, / and one person, / and one person / become many, /they can change a planet.” With spare, poetic text and stunning illustrations, To Change A Planet takes readers on a stirring journey that gently illuminates the causes of climate change as well as how our individual and collective actions can make the world better. Clear endnotes vetted by a climate expert answer questions in simple language. Meticulously researched and brimming with hope and hands-on solutions, this book is vital for every family and classroom. ~ Diverse – Preschool


Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun’s Thanksgiving Story
by D. Greendeer & A. Perry

Two kids from the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe learn the story of Weeâchumun (corn) and the first Thanksgiving. Most Thanksgiving stories celebrate the Pilgrims. But without the Wampanoag tribe who already lived on the land where the Pilgrims settled, the Pilgrims would never have made it through their first winter. And without Weeâchumun, the Native people wouldn’t have helped. Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun’s Thanksgiving Story honours the history of the first Thanksgiving. ~ Diverse – Preschool

Related: 100 Native American Children’s Books


Hair to Share
by Sylvia Walker

Suri was born with more hair than anyone had ever seen on a baby.  As she grew, so did her hair until it eventually reached all the way down to her knees! When she makes a new friend who has no hair, Suri wants to find a way to help her feel comfortable and confident. Hair To Share is a joyful exploration of friendship, generosity, and confidence that comes from within. Includes backmatter about medical hair loss. ~ African – Preschool

Related: 18 Multicultural Children’s Books about Friendship


Khloe’s Beautiful Blues
by La’Ketta Caldwell

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